Ukrainians in Cyprus clean up the beach to show gratitude to locals

Members of a Ukrainian community in Cyprus have been taking part in a beach clean up along the Zappalo Bay. The spring cleaning event is a way to say thank you to locals for their hospitality towards Ukrainians fleeing their home country.

Xenia, the vice-chair of the Ukraine-Cyprus Friendship Community, said: “We have a Thank You day for Cyprus, because our people are very grateful to Cyprus, to how it helps Ukrainian refugees.